The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-02


servance of the Sabbath, or protec.
ton of the youth from snarcs OF
gambling dens, bring down on itselfa
quiet but organized and cilectual boy
colt, which is not confined To the liqu-
or dealers, but embraces in its inilu-
ence circle of business men who are
by intimidation or persuasion induc-
ed to cooperate with them in firmly
establishing the idea that the sale of
liquor and gambling institutions are
elements of commercial prosperity.
There is nothing at which this mon
ster would scruple to add to his wealth
and power; and, mark YOU the thrilling
danger isiso great and its coming so sure,
that unless the people rise up in all their
might all over this country and put down
this growing power, the day will come
in the lives Of our younger men, when
the consolidated associations represent
ing this liquor traffic will have complete
and unlimited control OF the entire
machinery of government throughout
this country, and its power will place
over and above you in every sphere of
life mercenary and vicious aristocracy
which will permeate your very homes
with its demoralizing and debasing in
1uence.
Where is the young man Of honor and
integrity who would like to live to see
such condition of things, or who
would like for such power to hang like
pail over the history of our posterity
and the country we love so dearlyg And
yet where is one who, in the light of
past history can say such deplorable
condition is not one Of the near proba-
bilities2 Sixty years ago, our fathers
tell us, there were no saloons. Liquors
were sold over the bar in an obscure
corner of grocery store. and there was
little drunkenness, and no whisky power.
Even as late as thirty years ago there
was hardly city or town in this country
where whisky saloons or groceries
were factor or an issue in election con-
tests. But name city or town OF L.
500 people of to-day, and we will show
you where on every election occasion the
saloon men band together to elect such
men as will legislate in their interest
who will not "oppress' or "persecute'
them This means they must be pro-
tected in their total disregard of laws,
good order and the welfare Of society.
They are not satisfied with the cleo
ton of honest, capable and conscien-
tious men to make and enforce laws,
because like the Irish felon, 'justice is
not what they want"
Look at this phase of the question you
young men who are ambitious to live as
upright and honorable men and yet
would like to at least be the equal in in
huence and chances of success in the
commercial or political world with a
saloon m an or one of their moral asso-
ciates. You men, with sons growing up;
would you have them occupy positions
in the background of your country's
stage unheard, unseen and unknown,
the helpless subjects Of an INSCRIPTIONS
and selfish power which has its source
in the whisky saloon and its sole pur-
pose the perpetuation of the liquor traf-
ic? Would you have these sons of
yours to win position, wealth and dis
tinction mot honor) ''y compromising
with this power, giving their countenance
and influence in social life, business
and professional circles, or official
position, for this powerful influence
without which almost all hope
of success and advancement
is comparatively shut off? Or,
would you perfer an honorable career
for your sons, and with it no such
obstacle to success as now is presented
in this great liquor traffic? If so, then
cast your vote on the 18th of August for
this constitutional amendment which will
destroy the greatest curse to mankind.
the most unrelenting foe to purity OF
life and honorable advancement, the
strongest enemy to real IN crit and the
most potent patron OF the unscrupulous
Drive out of the state this great power
for evil. Would you guide your sons
and stimulate them that the course you
have taught them is right9 Then cast
your vote for this measure which will
do more for the cause of morality, purity